VMware Player 6.0.1 is a maintenance release that resolves some known issues.
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Update For IE 11 In Windows 8.1
If your using Windows 8.1 it’s time to run Windows Update.
Update improves the reliability of Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
Details:
Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2901549)
Download size: 23.3 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
CCleaner 4.07
CCleaner v4.07 is out.
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***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.
[Read more…] about CCleaner 4.07
iTunes 11.1.2
“iTunes now supports OS X Mavericks. This version also adds support for Arabic and Hebrew, and improves performance and stability.”
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Be sure to see:
Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware
Audacity 2.0.5
Audacity has been updated to version 2.0.5.
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Classic Shell 4.0.2
Classic Shell version 4.0.2 is out.
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Classic Shell has been around for nearly 4 years.
It has recently attracted attention from a wider audience because of its Start Menu addon/replacement called Classic Start Menu.
IMHO it is the best freeware Windows 8 start menu program.
Version 4.0.2 general release (Oct, 2013):
Quick fix for the taskbar showing up on top of fullscreen programs under some conditions
Version 4.0.1 general release (Oct, 2013):
New setting to hide Metro apps from the Programs folder
Improved compatibility with the final build of Windows 8.1
Minor bugfixes
Start8 1.30
Start8 1.30 released.
This program adds a Windows 7 style Start Menu to Windows 8. It is my personal favorite. Cost is $4.99 (U.S.). [Read more…] about Start8 1.30
Google Chrome Updated
Google Chrome 30.0.1599.101 released for Windows, Linux, Mac. Bugfixes and 5 security fixes.
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Source: Google Chrome Blog
VirtualBox 4.3 Released
VirtualBox 4.3.0 is out.
See both the Changelog and Press Release for what’s new. With all these new features I’m going to skip this release and wait for the bugfix release.
“VirtualBox 4.3 introduces a virtual multi-touch user interface, supports additional devices and platforms, and provides enhanced networking capabilities”
Press Release
Changelog
Download Page
All VirtualBox 4.3.0 downloads
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Windows hosts
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Linux
VirtualBox 4.3.0 Extension Pack
VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.0.iso
Java Updated
Java has been updated version 7u45 (1.7.0_45). Security update, listed Critical.
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Jave 7 Runtime (this is most people will use).
Java 7 JDK
Java has proved to be horribly insecure. I have removed it from all my computers and no longer use programs that require it.
See:
Java Security at Wikipedia
Ed Bott – A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
Google “java security” for more.